8-8-26 ~ A Walk up on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Sunday I drove a hiker up to Thunder Ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway to make a day hike. After I let her off (about 7:30 AM) , I couldn't resist taking the 10 minute scenic walk. Boy, was I surprised at the views. It was like I was flying above the clouds at times and at other times the clouds looks like a frozen lake.

Well, I know what this is!!!!

I watched for this nasty stuff with every step. 

Now that mine is finally healing, I definitely do not want any more.

There were lots of huge rocks as well as the beautiful view on my little walk.

The Views from Otter Lake

The James River Car Bridge, Footbridge, and Picnic Area

My Last Overlook of the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains

 This post is linked with:

Our World Tuesday

Good Fences

Skywatch Friday

Weekend Reflections

8-5-16 ~ Summertime on the Creek

 It was not such a hot day today so I decided to take out my watercolor paper and my Koi paints with a rag and a water brush. Got me a chair with a table on either side for all of my stuff - and tea - and started painting the grass in front of me, the creek, the bank, and finally the tree with its leaves and sky poking thru its head. Just as I was really into it, the skies got dark and the rains returned. Inside I went having to depend upon my memory. You can see the sky peeping through as well as the sandy  back to the sides and under the big tree, and you can see the creek and the grass on the side where I was sitting. I still need to work on my profiles. They are so hard for me. Every time I go and sit out here, I really do marvel how I have one of Nature's wonders right in my front yard.

Here some photos from summer and winter 

of what we call "The Beachhead" where I was sitting.

If you look closely, you can see the reflection of the tree in the creek.

My Etegami Paintings This Week

How Much Do I Love You

I Love You a Bushel and a Peck


The Sky's the Limit

Looks Can Be Deceiving
Purple Sweet Peppers from Bud's Garden

Climb the Fences of Life with Gusto, Determination, and Resolution.

Love One Another

This post is linked with:

Art Journal Journey - Nature's Wonders
Paint Party Friday
Weekend Reflections
Sunday Sketches from England~ Week 2

7-30-16 ~ A Good Week ~ Poison Ivy Better

 This is a drawing I made from John's at Sinbad and I on the Loose @blogspot.com 

 trying to learn the stippling technique.
The picture was taken with my 50mm Canon lens and no flash..

 My idea of some abstract flowers with stippling.

 This is a watercolor of a Grecian Windflower from the "Seeing Flowers" book.

 A watercolor of Buddy's first redish sunflower in the garden.

 Do you remember the song Tiptoe Through the Tulips by Tiny Tim and his ukulele?
Watercolors-Pen and Ink

My Etegami for the Week

The Dam over the Maury River at Jordan Part, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA
This is where I go to walk when I have to go to town. There is a nice sandy path, lots of shade, and the beautiful Maury River right there to enjoy. It makes for happy walking in hot weather.

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Digital Whisper

Paint Party Friday

Art Journal Journey

Weekend Reflections
Sunday Sketches